CEFR B2

hairpuller

noun

Meaning

A person or animal that habitually pulls out hair, either their own or someone else's, often as a sign of stress, anxiety, or behavioral issues.

Examples

  • The stressed student became a hairpuller during exam week.
  • The veterinarian suspected the cat was a hairpuller due to its anxious behavior.

Synonyms: plucker, compulsive hair puller